How to cope with the first day at school - crèche, nursery, playschool, infant, junior, primary and secondary school

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Their first day at crèche, primary or secondary school is a big occasion. Children's lives are full of first times, each one marking a new stage and a little step towards independence.

What's the best way to help children embark upon new stages in life and give them space to grow at the same time? Follow our advice to help the crucial days ahead run as smoothly as possible.


For more information on childcare and children's education, contact the following organisations:
- ChildcareLink www.childcarelink.gov.uk
- ParentsCentre www.parentscentre.gov.uk
- Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) www.ace-ed.org.uk